Educational Assistant - Diploma (2007-2008)
Hutchinson (43 Credits) - Education Plan

The educational assistant program is Minnesota's original and most successful post-secondary training program for paraprofessionals in education, training, and related services. This program provides the skills needed to work in an educational setting. Paraprofessionals work with children in day care centers, preschools, elementary schools and with children or adults with special needs. A paraprofessional is an employee whose position is either instructional in nature or who delivers direct services to individuals and/or their parents. A certificate option is also available.

NOTE: Program participants are subject to background checks according to Minnesota state law.

 
Course Outline
 
Required Courses
(18 Courses)
Enrollment for courses PHD1110 and PHD1185 are determined by placement tests.
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
ADR 1015 Activity Ideas for Program Development 4 
EDA 1115 Special Education 3 
EDA 1120 Special Education II 2 
GSWS 1451 First Aid/Safety 1 
PHD 1005 Occupational Practicum 1*
PHD 1010 Cultures in the Workplace 2 
PHD 1020 Sign Language I 2 
PHD 1025 Sign Language II 2 
PHD 1035 Computer/Machine Technology 3*
PHD 1050 Internship I 4*
PHD 1065 Teaching Strategies 2 
PHD 1075 Human Relations at Work 2 
PHD 1105 Behavior Management 2 
PHD 1110 Language Arts 3 
PHD 1125 Child Development I 3 
PHD 1130 Child Development II 3 
PHD 1155 Crisis Prevention/Intervention 1 
PHD 1185 Math Activities 3 
Total Credits: 40  
Note there is a data error. The credits listed in this section total 43 while the section is listed as having 40 credits.
 
Elective Courses
(these courses are not required but are recommended)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
PHD 1030 Sign Language III 2 
PHD 1070 The Paraprofessional: Who Am I? 2 
PHD 1180 Employment Readiness 1 
PHD 1195 Introduction to Supported Employment 1 
PHD 1215 Living Skills I 1*
PHD 1225 Disability Awareness 1 
PHD 1315 Promoting Self-Advocacy 1 
PHD 2800 Professional Development 1*
 
Elective Courses
(select 3 credits from the courses below)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
GSCI 1302 Introduction to Computers 2 
GSCM 1102 Applied Written Communications 2 
GSCM 1112 Applied Oral Communications 2 
GSCM 1122 Applied Oral and Written Communications 2*
GSCM 1132 Applied Technical Writing 2 
GSIS 1502 Human Relations 2 
GSIS 1602 Personal Financial Management 2 
GSMS 1201 Applied Mathematics 1 
GSMS 1202 Applied Mathematics 2 
GSMS 1222 Applied Elementary Algebra 2 
GSWS 1401 Employment Preparation 1 
GSWS 1422 Quality Management 2 
GSWS 1432 Problem Solving/Decision Making 2 
GSWS 1442 Team Development 2 
GSWS 1471 CPR for Health Care Providers 1 
Total Credits: 3  
 
Total Diploma Credits: 43  

*Credits for this course are variable. See your Advisor about this course.